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Frank Filipetti was one of the first engineers to explore the world of digital audio, and in the decades since has established himself as one of the world's preeminent producers and engineers, winning multiple Grammy awards. Now, in Frank Filipetti on Mixing in the Box, he gives us an inside look at how to achieve the best mix, both stereo and surround, using a digital audio workstation. Filipetti takes us through the mixing process from choosing gear, your DAW, and plug-ins, to setting up a proper mixing template. And setting up your virtual console, to organizing tracks, group busses, and sends. He shares the wonders of accurate parallel signal processing, how to maximize loudness while still retaining dynamic range, and proper monitoring. Also featured is an interview of Filipetti conducted by fellow METAlliance producer and engineer Elliot Scheiner.

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FRANK FILIPETTI (West Nyack, NY) came to New York as a singer/songwriter in 1971.Ten years, two publishing, and three record deals later, he decided to try his hand at engineering and production. Filipetti is known by his peers as an independent thinker, and one of the first engineers to explore the potentials of digital audio. His credits include such number one singles as Foreigner s I Want to Know What Love Is and I Don t Want to Live Without You (which he also produced), Kiss Lick It Up, and the Bangles Eternal Flame. The last decade has paired him with monster metal albums from Korn and Fuel to the pop sounds of Barbra Streisand and Elton John. He has also produced, recorded, or mixed albums for Carly Simon, George Michael, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart, Luciano Pavarotti, and James Taylor, whose elegant Hourglass, Filipetti produced, engineered, and mixed, winning Grammy awards in 1998 for Best Engineered Album and Best Pop Album. He also has three additional Grammys for Wicked, Spamalot, and Aida. Filipetti s numerous Surround mixes include James Taylor Live at the Beacon; Five for Fighting America Town; and Elton John s Dream Ticket (4 DVD set); and is currently working on classic Frank Zappa tracks.

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